{"id":8831,"date":"2026-03-12T11:13:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T05:43:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fatakpay.com\/blog\/?p=8831"},"modified":"2026-07-01T13:52:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T08:22:04","slug":"how-is-cibil-score-calculated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-is-cibil-score-calculated\/","title":{"rendered":"How is CIBIL Score Calculated?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your CIBIL score is not a random&nbsp;number,&nbsp;it is a precise, formula-driven output based on your credit&nbsp;behaviour. Knowing&nbsp;how is CIBIL score calculated&nbsp;gives you real power over your credit profile. Whether&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;planning a personal loan or just starting to build credit, this guide breaks it all down.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Quick Answer:<\/strong>&nbsp;Your CIBIL score is calculated based on four factors: payment history (30%), credit exposure\/utilisation&nbsp;(25%), credit type and duration (25%), and other factors including recent inquiries (20%). Missing even one EMI can drop your score by 50\u2013100 points within the next update cycle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-is-cibil-score-calculated\/#How_is_CIBIL_Score_Calculated\" >How is CIBIL Score Calculated?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-is-cibil-score-calculated\/#4_Key_Factors_That_Affect_Your_CIBIL_Score\" >4 Key Factors That Affect Your CIBIL Score&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-is-cibil-score-calculated\/#Payment_History_%E2%80%93_30_Weightage\" >Payment History &#8211; 30% Weightage&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-is-cibil-score-calculated\/#Credit_Exposure_Utilisation_%E2%80%93_25_Weightage\" >Credit Exposure \/&nbsp;Utilisation&nbsp;&#8211; 25% Weightage&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-is-cibil-score-calculated\/#Credit_Type_Duration_%E2%80%93_25_Weightage\" >Credit Type &amp; Duration &#8211; 25% Weightage&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-is-cibil-score-calculated\/#Other_Factors_Inquiries_New_Credit_%E2%80%93_20_Weightage\" >Other Factors (Inquiries, New Credit) &#8211; 20% Weightage&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-is-cibil-score-calculated\/#What_Actions_Hurt_Your_CIBIL_Score_the_Most\" >What Actions Hurt Your CIBIL Score the Most?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-is-cibil-score-calculated\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-is-cibil-score-calculated\/#FAQs\" >FAQs&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-is-cibil-score-calculated\/#How_Long_Does_It_Take_for_CIBIL_Score_to_Update\" >How Long Does It Take for CIBIL Score to Update?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-is-cibil-score-calculated\/#Can_a_High_Credit_Limit_Improve_My_CIBIL_Score\" >Can a High Credit Limit Improve My CIBIL Score?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-is-cibil-score-calculated\/#How_Does_a_Missed_EMI_Payment_Affect_My_CIBIL_Score\" >How Does a Missed EMI Payment Affect My CIBIL Score?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-is-cibil-score-calculated\/#Does_Closing_an_Old_Loan_Account_Affect_My_Score\" >Does Closing an Old Loan Account Affect My Score?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-is-cibil-score-calculated\/#How_Much_Does_Credit_Utilisation_Ratio_Impact_CIBIL_Score\" >How Much Does Credit&nbsp;Utilisation&nbsp;Ratio Impact CIBIL Score?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-is-cibil-score-calculated\/#Can_a_New_Credit_Card_Application_Lower_My_CIBIL_Score\" >Can a New Credit Card Application Lower My CIBIL Score?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_CIBIL_Score_Calculated\"><\/span><strong>How is CIBIL Score Calculated?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CIBIL score calculation&nbsp;is carried out by TransUnion CIBIL using a proprietary algorithm that analyses data from your credit report, a document compiled from information&nbsp;submitted&nbsp;monthly by banks and financial institutions. Every loan account, credit card, repayment, default, and inquiry&nbsp;you&#8217;ve&nbsp;ever had is factored in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The score ranges from 300 to 900. A score of 750 or above is considered strong by most lenders; below 650 signals higher risk. Understanding&nbsp;how is&nbsp;credit&nbsp;score&nbsp;calculated&nbsp;by TransUnion CIBIL helps you connect everyday financial decisions, paying an EMI on time, applying for a new card, to actual score movements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key inputs are your credit accounts (active and closed), your payment history, how much of your available credit you use, the types of credit you hold, and how recently&nbsp;you&#8217;ve&nbsp;applied for new credit. Together, these feed into a weighted model, with each factor carrying a defined percentage of influence over your final score.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As per RBI&#8217;s 2024 mandate, CIBIL updates credit data every&nbsp;15 days, meaning improvements in your credit&nbsp;behaviour&nbsp;reflect faster than most borrowers expect.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Key_Factors_That_Affect_Your_CIBIL_Score\"><\/span><strong>4 Key Factors That Affect Your CIBIL Score<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s&nbsp;a clear weightage breakdown, the primary Featured Snippet trigger for this query:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Factor<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Weightage<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Payment History&nbsp;<\/td><td>30%&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Credit Exposure \/&nbsp;Utilisation&nbsp;<\/td><td>25%&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Credit Type &amp; Duration&nbsp;<\/td><td>25%&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Other Factors (Inquiries, New Credit)&nbsp;<\/td><td>20%&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Payment_History_%E2%80%93_30_Weightage\"><\/span><strong>Payment History &#8211; 30% Weightage<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Payment history is the single biggest factor in how&nbsp;cibil&nbsp;score is calculated.&nbsp;It tracks whether you pay your EMIs, credit card bills, and loan instalments on time, every month, without exception.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even one missed EMI can reduce your CIBIL score by 50\u2013100 points in the very next update cycle. A record of consistent,&nbsp;timely&nbsp;payments signals to lenders that you are low-risk and dependable. Defaults, write-offs, or settlements, especially recent ones, cause the most severe damage to your credit profile and can take years to recover from. Maintaining a clean payment history across all your loan and credit card accounts is the fastest and most reliable&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-to-improve-credit-score\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">way to improve your&nbsp;CIBIL&nbsp;score<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Credit_Exposure_Utilisation_%E2%80%93_25_Weightage\"><\/span><strong>Credit Exposure \/&nbsp;Utilisation&nbsp;&#8211; 25% Weightage<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Credit&nbsp;utilisation&nbsp;measures how much of your total available credit limit you&#8217;re actually using.&nbsp;For example, if your combined credit card limit is \u20b91,00,000 and your current outstanding balance is \u20b940,000, your&nbsp;utilisation&nbsp;ratio is 40%.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A ratio below 30% is considered healthy by credit bureaus. High&nbsp;utilisation, using more than 50\u201360% of your limit regularly, signals credit dependency and can negatively&nbsp;impact&nbsp;your score. Keeping balances low relative to your credit limit, and requesting a limit increase if your spending has grown, are practical ways to manage this factor and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/fatakudaan-credit-builder\">build your credit score<\/a> steadily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Credit_Type_Duration_%E2%80%93_25_Weightage\"><\/span><strong>Credit Type &amp; Duration &#8211; 25% Weightage<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This factor rewards a balanced, mature credit profile.&nbsp;It considers two things together: the mix of credit types you hold, and the age of your credit accounts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A good credit mix includes both secured loans (home loans, auto loans) and unsecured credit (personal loans, credit cards). This&nbsp;demonstrates&nbsp;that lenders across categories have trusted you with credit. The length of credit history matters&nbsp;equally,&nbsp;older accounts add credibility to your profile.&nbsp;This is why it is always advisable to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/check-cibil-score\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check your CIBIL score<\/a>&nbsp;before closing a long-running credit card or old loan account; closing it can shorten your average credit age and reduce your score.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Factors_Inquiries_New_Credit_%E2%80%93_20_Weightage\"><\/span><strong>Other Factors (Inquiries, New Credit) &#8211; 20% Weightage<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every time you apply for a loan or credit card, the lender pulls your credit&nbsp;report,&nbsp;this is called a &#8220;hard inquiry.&#8221;&nbsp;Too many hard inquiries in a short window signal financial stress and can negatively&nbsp;impact&nbsp;your score by several points each.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why spacing out loan applications and avoiding multiple simultaneous applications across banks is critical to protecting your credit profile. New credit accounts also lower the average age of your credit history temporarily, which ties back to the&nbsp;previous&nbsp;factor. Being selective about new credit and only applying when genuinely needed, protects both this category and your overall score.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Actions_Hurt_Your_CIBIL_Score_the_Most\"><\/span><strong>What Actions Hurt Your CIBIL Score the Most?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding&nbsp;how credit score is calculated&nbsp;also means knowing what damages it fastest:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Missing EMI payments<\/strong>: even one missed EMI drops your score 50\u2013100 points&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Maxing out credit cards<\/strong>:&nbsp;utilisation&nbsp;above 50% signals credit stress to bureaus&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Multiple loan applications in quick succession<\/strong>: triggers hard inquiries that accumulate&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Settling a loan for less than the full&nbsp;amount<\/strong>:&nbsp;marks your account as &#8220;Settled,&#8221; which lenders view negatively&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Closing your oldest credit&nbsp;account<\/strong>:&nbsp;shortens your credit history and lowers your score&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Guaranteeing a loan for someone who defaults<\/strong>: their default&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/factors-affecting-credit-score\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>affects your credit report<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;too&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How is&nbsp;CIBIL&nbsp;score calculated&nbsp;comes down to four weighted factors, payment discipline, credit&nbsp;utilisation, credit mix and age, and inquiry&nbsp;behaviour. Knowing the formula puts you in control. Even with a score of 650,&nbsp;FatakPay&nbsp;(RBI-registered | FACE member | ISO 27001 certified) approves&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/instant-loans-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">instant personal loans<\/a>&nbsp;in 7 minutes, no salary slip, no branch visit. Building better credit habits today means better loan terms tomorrow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_It_Take_for_CIBIL_Score_to_Update\"><\/span><strong>How Long Does It Take for CIBIL Score to Update?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As per the RBI 2024 mandate, TransUnion CIBIL updates credit data every&nbsp;15 days&nbsp;based on information&nbsp;submitted&nbsp;by banks and financial institutions.&nbsp;So&nbsp;if you pay off a large outstanding&nbsp;balance or clear an overdue EMI, you could see your score improve within two to four weeks, faster than most borrowers expect.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_High_Credit_Limit_Improve_My_CIBIL_Score\"><\/span><strong>Can a High Credit Limit Improve My CIBIL Score?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, indirectly. A higher credit limit reduces your credit&nbsp;utilisation&nbsp;ratio, assuming your spending stays the same. For example, if your outstanding is \u20b920,000 and your limit goes from \u20b950,000 to \u20b91,00,000, your&nbsp;utilisation&nbsp;drops from 40% to 20%, which positively&nbsp;impacts&nbsp;your CIBIL score calculation. You can request a limit increase from your bank without triggering a hard inquiry in many cases.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_a_Missed_EMI_Payment_Affect_My_CIBIL_Score\"><\/span><strong>How Does a Missed EMI Payment Affect My CIBIL Score?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A single missed EMI can drop your CIBIL score by 50\u2013100 points within the next update cycle. The impact is greater if your score was already&nbsp;strong,&nbsp;lenders report overdue payments to credit bureaus as soon as&nbsp;30 days&nbsp;past the due date. Consecutive missed payments cause cumulative damage that can take 12\u201324 months&nbsp;of consistent repayments to recover from.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Closing_an_Old_Loan_Account_Affect_My_Score\"><\/span><strong>Does Closing an Old Loan Account Affect My Score?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, it can. Closing an old loan account reduces the average length of your credit history, which carries 25% weightage in CIBIL score calculation. If the closed account was your oldest credit account, the impact is more significant. On the other hand, if the account had a poor repayment record, closing it may be strategically wise. Always check your CIBIL report before deciding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Does_Credit_Utilisation_Ratio_Impact_CIBIL_Score\"><\/span><strong>How Much Does Credit&nbsp;Utilisation&nbsp;Ratio Impact CIBIL Score?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Credit&nbsp;utilisation&nbsp;carries 25% weightage in how&nbsp;is CIBIL score&nbsp;calculated. Keeping your&nbsp;utilisation&nbsp;below 30% is considered ideal. Exceeding 50% regularly can negatively&nbsp;impact&nbsp;your score significantly. For example, on a \u20b91,00,000 limit, keeping your outstanding balance under \u20b930,000 keeps you in the safe zone. If you&nbsp;frequently&nbsp;hit higher&nbsp;utilisation, consider requesting a credit limit increase from your bank.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_New_Credit_Card_Application_Lower_My_CIBIL_Score\"><\/span><strong>Can a New Credit Card Application Lower My CIBIL Score?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, temporarily. Every credit card application triggers a hard inquiry on your credit report, which can lower your score by 5\u201310 points per inquiry. Applying for multiple cards within&nbsp;a short period&nbsp;multiplies this effect. Additionally, a new card lowers the average age of your credit accounts. Space out applications and only apply for new credit when genuinely&nbsp;required&nbsp;to protect your credit profile.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Score 650 or above?\u00a0FatakPay\u00a0approves instant personal loans in 7 minutes, no salary slip, no branch visit. 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